The structure of fleece contains air pockets much like the insulation in a home and is made of a wool and synthetic fiber blend. These air pockets assist in trapping in heat, which keeps you warmer than traditional wool and other fabrics.
Keep in mind that not all fleece is water-resistant, since this component typically leads to less breathability. So while the fleece leggings will provide some protection against snowfall or a light rain, they might not be able to keep you completely dry in freezing rain. But who wants to be out in that weather anyway?
You might want to listen up then. Thermal leggings can help keep you cooler when your body temperature rises during a workout, because the cloth wicks away moisture from your skin and allows you to cool down as the moisture evaporates. Thermal wear is made from a blend of natural and synthetic fibers including wool, cotton and nylon.
In addition, thermal leggings often double as compression leggings that work to wrap specific muscle areas, provide support, and reduce fatigue and injury. Tie the first pair of fringe pieces together, keeping the squares on top of each other. Skip the next pair, and tie every other one around the edge.
Flip the blanket over and tie the remaining fringes together. Now you have a one-of-a-kind blanket that will be cherished and used for years to come. Funky Fleece Hat You will need to sew just a little for this project. Measure the head of the person who will be wearing the hat. Add two inches to that measurement. Cut a piece of fleece that is as long as your measurement and 16 inches wide.
Sew a half-inch seam up the inch side of your fabric. Turn the fabric inside out, and roll up the bottom twice so that it forms a 2-inch cuff on the bottom. Gather the top of your fabric and either tie it closed with a piece of string 3 inches from the edge, or sew it closed.
Match the fleece pattern to each recipient — fun flowers for a little girl or bold stripes for the rebellious teenager. Fleece Scarf This no-sew project is perfect for getting even the youngest crafter involved. Get some fleece in a fun pattern. You will need about two yards per scarf, but you will be able to get several scarves out of one piece of fabric.
Carefully cut the fleece fabric every 6 to 8 inches, cutting down the full 2 yards to make strips. Cut narrow, 4-inch long pieces of fringe at each end of the scarf and tie each piece of fringe in a knot to separate it from the rest. Give it to someone who needs to stay warm in the wintertime. Fleece Pillow Find a pillow size you would like to make — you can either use a pillow form, or stuff it with foam or batting.
Cut two identical squares from the fleece, making sure to center any pattern you want on your pillow. Sew a seam around three sides of your pillow, and turn inside out. Which will be most comfortable while providing the best protection from the elements?
What is your anticipated level of exertion? For example, are you going shopping, or taking a long hike with the dog? All these variables will inform your decision: fleece, or wool? Fleece, also known as polar fleece, is a synthetic fabric made of polyester or a blend, originally invented to imitate wool.
There are some confusing terms when comparing fleece and wool. The fibers are collected via shearing and processed into the fabric we know simply as wool. The difference between fleece and wool, generally, is that wool is a natural fabric that comes from animals and fleece is a man-made material. Since warmth originates with the heat of your body, a better way to ask compare the two fabrics is to consider which insulates better.
Both fleece and wool retain heat effectively in the absence of rain or wind. If you get caught in the rain, wools like Merino provide better insulation, at least initially, because it contains lanolin, a natural water repellent.
Fleece, on the other hand, becomes saturated with rainwater more quickly than wool, making it useless as an insulating layer when wet, but it dries out much faster when you find shelter from the rain. In general, wool provides better insulation from the wind, unless you wear a fleece with integrated wind-resistant insulation.
Either way, both fleece and wool are far better than cotton in all aspects except cooling. Fleece and wool are warmer, more water-resistant, warmer when wet and wick perspiration better than cotton. The comfort and performance of both fleece and wool apparel depend in large part on the quality of the apparel. All things being equal, the following is a summary of the pros and cons of wool and fleece sweaters or sweatshirts:.
In general, a synthetic fleece with short lengthwise fibers wicks the best, slightly edging out merino wool. Fleece base layers use these short fibers to create a capillary action to wick sweat away from the skin. Merino wool, however, contains natural antimicrobial properties which will keep your sweaty base layers from stinking.
We have many more choices in the modern world than we used to—in just about all realms of life—thanks to technology. Performance clothing is but one example. When it comes to deciding what to wear to keep warm in cool weather, we must no longer settle for clothing that meets some of our needs but not others. Just a note: some people have allergies to wool, whereas this seems to be less of a problem with fleece.
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